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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,023.72, 1,120,316.87 and 297,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,023.72, 1,120,316.87 and 297,595.22 is: 446,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,023.72 : 1,120,316.87 = 297,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,023.72/1,120,316.87 = 297,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,023.72x = 1,120,316.87 × 297,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,023.72x = 333,400,940,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,400,940,539.77/747,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,305.70

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